Allow Obaidul Quader to go abroad for treatment
Some 101 doctors yesterday called on the government to take necessary measures immediately so that Awami League leader Obaidul Quader, who is suffering from severe health complications, can go abroad for his better treatment.
In a joint statement, they expressed concern that the AL leader might be paralysed if he does not receive advanced treatment right now.
They also said the condition of Obaidul Quader has deteriorated as he could not receive proper treatment during his long detention.
A medical board comprising specialist doctors of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital (BSMMUH) has recommended sending him abroad, saying that his condition is deteriorating gradually, they added.
Quader, joint general secretary of AL, has now been undergoing treatment at BSMMUH under Prof Anisul Haque, chairman of neurology department.
He has been suffering from old ischemic stroke, hypertension, diabetes, cervical spondylosis and multiple pellet injuries.
Prof AFM Ruhul Haq, Prof Syed Modasser Ali, Prof Rashid-e-Mahbub, Prof Mahmud Hasan, Dr Mostofa Jalal Mohiuddin, Prof M Iqbal Arsalan and other members of Swadhinata Chikitsak Parishad issued the statement.
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